Some of the primary approaches I draw from are: EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Affirming and Anti-Oppression Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy.

I am also interested in IFS and will be pursuing further training in 2024.

I have included a link below to learn more about each of these.

I am here to support you in exploring and navigating your identity and self-worth, so that you can develop deeper, more meaningful connections and a stronger sense of self. I orient from a collaborative and strength-based approach.

My best hope is to help you identify and build upon your inner strengths and resources so that you can feel empowered in self-worth and agency, community connection, values, purpose, and self-understanding.

Over-simplified, some presenting concerns that I collaborate with client’s to address include: trauma (including complex trauma, peer-related social trauma, familial trauma, sexual trauma, and societal trauma), self-esteem and self-worth, identity exploration (such as gender, sexuality, neurodivergence, developmental, and/or socio-cultural context), body image and gender dysphoria, family of origin dynamics, and relationship structures and communication.

I provide individual, couple/partner, and adolescent therapy.

I am especially attuned to working with trans and queer clients, clients who identify (self-identification is valid) as neurodivergent, and those who are disabled/chronically ill.

Affirmation and Validation: This means deeply supporting clients in their experience, identity, and socio-cultural positioning. My intention is always to foster an environment where you can express your true self without fear of rejection or discrimination.

Anti-Oppression and Harm Reduction: I conceptualize therapy from a socio-culturally attuned, depathologizing, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive framework. This means bringing in systemic and cultural issues, utilizing respectful language, and centering client autonomy.

Empowerment and Autonomy: This looks like support in uncovering/discovering the strengths and resources within you, providing the insight and path to embrace your authentic identity and purpose. This also includes reference to the innate adaptive processing capacity within all of us that, as influenced by my EMDR training, is integral to the ability to reprocess trauma and experience post-traumatic growth and expansion in the realities of ongoing traumatic experiences.

Intersectional Understanding: Intersectionality is imperative. I recognize the ways that identities intersect and impact mental health. We will explore how your various identities interplay with other aspects of your life including interpersonal, relational, and systemic impacts.

Advocacy and Support: I can help you navigate the challenges of coming out, accessing queer-affirming healthcare, or neurodivergent resources, executive functioning, communication skills, and building a support network.

I was drawn to this work because I wanted to contribute to creating a supportive space where clients with socially marginalized/oppressed identities can feel safe, heard, and validated. My intention is to be someone you don't have to over-explain or defend your lived experiences and values to, and instead can focus on your growth and healing. I’ve had my own difficult experiences in therapy and this motivated me to enter the field to do things differently.

I want to contribute to the field my unique perspectives. My intention is to ultimately influence change in the mental health care system through direct clinical care and activist work.

I received my BA in Gender Studies from the Metropolitan State University of Denver and attended Regis University for my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy.

In addition to traditional higher education, I have and continue to pursue personal education that contributes to my knowledge base in areas of focus and interest mentioned above. I participate in trainings, read, and am in peer consultation groups to continuously expand my knowledge base and exposure to different perspectives.

Some training I’ve engaged with are listed below.

I hold sessions in person in Denver, CO and via telehealth through the HIPAA compliant EHR Simple Practice.

My office is located in cap hill at 1155 N Sherman St, unit 315, Denver, CO 80203

Individual therapy: $150

Couple and Family therapy: $150

I also offer longer sessions 80 minute sessions at a prorated rate.

I offer low-fee rates as available, please see below for more information on cost & payment.

I am a white, queer, nonbinary/trans, neurodivergent, chronically ill/dynamically disabled therapist from a mixed SES background living in a small body.

I reside on the occupied territory and stolen land of the Ute, Cheyenne, and Arapaho Peoples of Turtle Island.

In my role as a therapist and in my personal life, I recognize the profound impact of identity and lived experiences on the therapeutic relationship. As a white individual, my own experiences of navigating the world are shaped by the privileges and responsibilities associated with this racial identity. My journey as a queer, nonbinary/trans person further informs my understanding of the complexities of identity development, self-acceptance, and the challenges that arise from navigating diverse social landscapes.

Being neurodivergent, I bring an appreciation for the unique ways individuals experience and process the world. My own journey with neurodivergence informs my practice, fostering an environment that embraces diverse ways of thinking, communicating, and relating. Recognizing the fluidity of disability, as someone who identifies as chronically ill/dynamically disabled, I am attuned to the ways in which health intersects with identity and how it shapes one's narrative.

Coming from a mixed socioeconomic background, I understand the intersections of privilege and adversity that individuals may encounter. My experiences contribute to an awareness of systemic inequalities and a commitment to addressing the impact of socioeconomic factors on mental health.

Living in a small body, I am conscious of the biases and assumptions society may project onto bodies of varying sizes. This awareness informs my commitment to fostering body positivity/neutrality, fat liberation, inclusivity, and dismantling harmful societal norms.

In our therapeutic journey together, I strive to create a space where your unique identity and experiences are not only acknowledged but celebrated. I am committed to ongoing self-reflection, education, and advocacy to ensure that my practice remains culturally sensitive, affirming, accountable, and responsive to the diverse needs of the individuals and communities I serve. I approach our therapeutic relationship with humility, recognizing that there is always more to learn and understand, and I welcome open dialogue about the ways in which my positionality may impact our work together.

I am originally from the East Coast and currently live in Denver, Colorado. I love to spend time with my two cats and friends. I enjoy watching women’s basketball and going out to dance. I have 8 siblings and travel around the country to visit friends and family when I can.

My favorite books are the Akata Witch series by Nnedi Okorafor, my favorite movies are the Spiderman Into the Spiderverse series, my nostalgic comfort show is Gilmore Girls, and I am a big Spiderman fan (Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy)!

To relax in my free time I love to knit, draw and paint, and go for walks in the park.